IPS - Study Abroad Programs
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences
Name in German: Fachhochschule Vorarlberg
Exchange Details
| Location: |
Dornbirn, Austria: The city is located in an exceptionally beautiful location, between the Austrian Alps and Lake Constance in Vorarlberg, the westernmost province of Austria. The city is located at the junction of three countries (Austria, Germany and Switzerland) and separated from the rest of Austria by the Alps. |
| Highlights: |
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| Host Institution: |
Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences Hochschulstrasse 1 6850 Dornbirn Austria |
| Dates: |
Fall (Winter) Semester: September 3 until December 21 for ENGLISH conducted semesters Fall Orientation: August 27 to September 2 Spring (Summer) Semester: March 3 until July 4 Spring Orientation: February 25 to March 2 |
| Fields of Study: |
Fall Programs in English: Business Administration, Mechatronics, Computer Science Spring Programs in English: Media Design, Social Work Beginning to advanced German courses are available as is other coursework taught in German |
| Level of Study: |
Junior or senior level students |
| Number of Credits: |
Varies, typically equivalent to 12 -15 credits |
| Eligibility: |
2.75 overall GPA and junior/senior status at time of exchange |
| Staff: |
Courses taught by faculty of the host university |
| SIUC Sponsor: |
University-wide |
| Number of Participants: |
1-2 per year |
| Program Fee: |
SIUC tuition plus $150 Exchange Fee |
| Other Costs: |
Accommodation: 280-320 Euros/month Food: 250-300 Euros/month Miscellaneous: 100 Euros/month |
| Financial Aid: |
Federal and state aid apply as do most forms of institutional and private scholarships. |
| Housing: |
Fully furnished private rooms or flats will be organized individually by the International Office. Compulsory deposit of 100 Euros is required. |
| Transportation: |
Arranged by participant. |
| Website / Resources: |
Student Guide: http://www.en.fhv.at/fhv/int/in/ |
| Additional Information: |
Regional Information: http://www.vorarlberg-tourism.at/?_lang=en |
| Application Deadline: |
October 15 for Spring semester March 15 for Fall Semester Applications may be accepted after these dates on a space available basis |
| Application: |
Access application at http://www.en.fhv.at/fhv/int/ects/application. Submit the application along with two passport photos, a copy of your passport information page and official academic transcripts to SIUC STudy Abroad Programs. Do not send anything directly to Vorarlberg. |
| Contact: |
Study Abroad Programs, SIUC, studyabr@siu.edu |
The information contained here - including costs, program dates and program arrangements - is subject to change by the program sponsors and host institutions. There may also be changes once a program or exchange has started due to factors beyond our control. Please check with our office for the latest information.